IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Jay Leno Steams Ahead with ESDU
2. 2004 ASME BPVC (Boiler Code) Available Now from IHS
3. New National Forging Tooling Database - Available November 18
4. VIS Migration to IHS Specs & Standards Service
5. PartMiner Agreement Renewed
6. Composites in Aerospace Applications Article Published
7. IHS Supports Lockheed Martin as it Reaches For Mars... and Beyond
8. Tradeshows and Events – Come and see what’s new from IHS
9. IHS in the News
10. IHS Customer Support – Real People, Real Service
1. Jay Leno Steams Ahead with ESDU
Jay Leno, host of The Tonight Show on NBC, will soon be moving faster than usual on a high-powered steam driven motorcycle. How? The methods described in ESDU Data Item 94046 (Ejectors and jet pumps: computer program for design and performance for steam/gas flow) and its associated software were used in the redesign of Mr. Leno’s motorcycle.
Jay Leno, who owns 72 vehicles (including six steam powered cars and one motorcycle), commissioned David Cornell of Cornell Industries Inc. to develop a machine capable of speeds comparable with equivalent internal combustion-driven bikes. David soon realized that a crucial part of his design was the development of an ejector capable of mixing propane and air at 60 psi with a 15.7:1 weight ratio, and maximizing the downstream pressure with the minimum requirement of 0.85 to 1.25 inches of water discharge pressure. Having consulted a number of manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe, Cornell’s 12 to 14 week delivery schedule him to look into the use of the ESDU data and software to design the ejector himself.
After discussing the project with Simon Pugh, group head of the ESDU Internal Flow Series, David said, “This Data Item sounds like exactly what I have been looking for,” and purchased an ESDU subscription accordingly. Applying the methods described in the Data Item and running the associated software, VIEWpac A9446, David felt that he needed to clarify certain aspects of the design process, since it quickly became apparent that he was challenging the performance limitations of the ejector. The opportunity to speak with the engineers that wrote the Data Item was an important reason for utilizing the ESDU service.
Working with a retired thermodynamicist friend who designed ejectors for flight environmental systems for Lockheed, David developed and manufactured an ejector for Mr. Leno’s motorcycle. When completed and tested, David intends to compare the experimental results with the performance prediction given by the ESDU method and contact us with the results. [This summary is adapted from Dr. John N. Hammar’s article following his conversations with Cornell Industries and ESDU.]
Editors note: This ESDU Data Item and its associated software are currently under review with an amendment expected shortly. Queries regarding further information on Data Item 94046 and all other work in the ESDU Fluid Mechanics, Internal Flow Series should be directed to the Thermofluids Group at esdu@esdu.com or the feedback form on http://www.esdu.com.
2. 2004 ASME BPVC (Boiler Code) Available Now from IHS
The 2004 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), including PDFs and cross-reference information, has been released and has an effective date of 3/31/05. The BPVC establishes rules of safety governing the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, and nuclear power plant components during construction.
There are two NEW sections to the BPVC with the 2004 release: Section II: Part D, metric version and Section XII. Section II is a service book to other Code Sections, providing tables of design stress values, tensile and yield strength values, and tables and charts of material properties. Part D facilitates ready identification of specific materials to specific Sections of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Part D contains appendices which contain criteria for establishing allowable stress, the bases for establishing external pressure charts, and information required for approval of new materials.
Section XII covers requirements for construction and continued service of pressure vessels for the transportation of dangerous goods via highway, rail, air or water at pressures from full vacuum to 3,000 psig and volumes greater than 120 gallons. "Construction" is an all-inclusive term comprising materials, design, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, certification, and over- pressure protection. "Continued service" is an all-inclusive term referring to inspection, testing, repair, alteration, and recertification of a transport tank that has been in service. This section also contains modal appendices containing requirements for vessels used in specific transport modes and service applications. Rules pertaining to the use of the T Code symbol stamp are also included.
For more information on the BPVC, please contact Debbie.Anderson@ihs.com.
3. New National Forging Tooling Database - Available November 18, 2004
The National Forging Tooling Database (NFTD), part of the PRO-FAST initiative, will be available from IHS starting November 18.
The Procurement Readiness Optimization - Forging Advanced System Technologies (PRO-FAST) is the Defense Logistics Agency's Manufacturing Technology Program and represents a $12M federal investment with an additional $3.3M of industry cost share focused on improving the forging supply chains for the Department of Defense. Working with a team consisting of ATI, University of Toledo, PLEXSYS and Terabase, IHS has helped bridge the gaps in the supply chain that exist between the DoD's need for replacement parts and the tooling held by forging companies. By linking the tooling number with the manufacturer's part number and, ultimately, the Government NSN, items can be more quickly identified and located.
Customers who can benefit from this NFTD offering include:
DLA supply centers
Logistics officers supporting weapons systems
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
First-, second-, and third-tier suppliers
Machine shops
Sub assemblers
Forge shops
The NFTD is available as a standalone database or can be added to an existing HAYSTACK® subscription; optimally, paired with the FLIS, Procurement History and CAGE databases.
As part of our ongoing participation with PRO-FAST, IHS will automatically add access to this database for our current DLA customers for the duration of existing annual contracts. Members of the Forging Industry Association may also qualify for a discount as well. To encourage the addition of more data and updates to existing data, renewal discounts are also being offered to those who will provide their forging content..
For more information on the NFTD solution, please contact deana.mobley@ihs.com.
4. VIS Migration to IHS Specs & Standards Service
The VIS (Vehicle Information Service) data collections are now located within IHS Specs & Standards Service where VIS users have direct access to their subscription through the Specs & Standards application.
Migration Schedule:
October 20, 2004: dual access to VIS and Specs & Standards begins
December 1, 2004: migration of WatchLists from VIS to Specs & Standards begins
December 31, 2004: VIS ceases service and migrates to Specs & Standards
VIS users moving to the Specs & Standards solution will now find additional features including access to a larger index, more searching criteria (i.e. date parameters, saved searches, current version, last 10 docs viewed) and enhanced WatchList features. Although Specs & Standards will support the unique FORD ASL functionality, it does not support the 90-day look back feature. Historical collections of corporate automotive standards will also be offered.
The VIS homepage will be updated regularly during this transition period with more information about the migration.
For more information on the NFTD solution, please contact Julie.Wallace@ihs.com.
5. PartMiner Agreement Renewed
The IHS agreement with PartMiner has been renewed, and IHS will continue to offer the existing suite of CAPS Expert™ products as well as the CAPS Database for integrated solutions. The renewed agreement means IHS can offer additional CAPS products, so look for upcoming information in this newsletter and other IHS communications.
For more information on the CAPS product line from IHS, please contact josef.kroog@ihs.com.
6. Composites in Aerospace Applications Article Published
Adam Quilter, from ESDU, has a bylined article in the October 2004 issue of Aircraft Maintenance Technology magazine, titled "Composites in Aerospace Applications." The piece covers the significant role that composites have played and will play in the design and building of aircraft and helicopters, and their benefits to the aviation and aerospace industries overall.
Read the article by clicking on the following link: “Composites in Aerospace Applications” article - http://www.amtonline.com/searchscripts/search.asp?SearchSiteURL=%5Carticles%5C2004%5Coct%5C1004_03.htm
7. IHS Supports Lockheed Martin as it Reaches For Mars... and Beyond
IHS was recognized at the recent CSIA (Colorado Software & Internet Association) breakfast speaker's program for its support of 'IT and Aerospace' by Colorado Lt. Governor Jane Norton. The aerospace industry accounts for 8 percent of Colorado's economy, according to Norton, and positions Colorado fourth in aerospace-related jobs after California, Texas and Florida.
IHS and Lockheed Martin have enjoyed a 20+ year business relationship, and Lockheed Martin relies on IHS for integrated content of electrical engineering and regulatory standards, military specs, active and historical parts data, procurement histories and vendor catalogs, as they push the envelope of science, engineering and technology to Mars and beyond.
Following the Lt. Governor's opening remarks, guest speaker Dr. Steve Jolly from Lockheed Martin shared a presentation on Mars Exploration and the Role of Software in Mission Success. His key points emphasized not being paralyzed by fear, the vital importance of teamwork and sharing team successes, and asking the simple questions first since they can provide answers for the tougher ones. Mistakes happen, so it's up to each of us to make them 'perfect failures' by using good data and decision support tools, which IHS provides to customers, to move forward.
Dr. Jolly is currently assigned as chief systems engineer and deputy program manager for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to be launched in August 2005.
8. Tradeshows and Events – Come and see what’s new from IHS
IASS - 57th Annual International Aviation Safety Seminar
November 16-18, 2004, Shanghai, China
http://www.flightsafety.org/seminars.html
The International Air Safety Seminar (IASS) was formed in 1947 and this year’s event was held in Shanghai. The IASS draws as many as 600 representatives from 50 or more countries. Since 1992, the IASS has been conducted as a joint meeting with the International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA), and since 1995, the meeting has included the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
For the ninth straight year, IHS sponsored the Cecil A. Brownlow Publication Award that is presented during this event. The award, presented by the Flight Safety Foundation, reinforces media initiatives that enhance safety and awareness in the aviation industry, and this year’s recipients were Ames Alexander, Elizabeth Leland, Ted Mellnik and Ted Reed at The Charlotte Observer
Journalists’ Alexander, Leland, Mellnik and Reed were selected for the four-part special report, “Are Planes We Fly More at Risk?” in The Charlotte Observer last December 7-10. The independent award committee cited the special report’s depth of research and analysis, as well as its balance, objectivity and avoidance of sensationalism.
Defense Logistics 2004,
November 30 - December 1, 2004, Washington, DC, IHS booth #12
http://www.wbresearch.com/usa.asp
Defense Logistics 2004 tackles the key challenges associated with transforming logistics. Attendees will walk away with actionable tools and strategies that will immediately impact the support to the war-fighter. This year's conference will provide up-to- date strategies presented by senior defense logisticians exploring the most current trends and issues in defense logistics today. The information also examines how recent lessons learned will be applied to future actions so that defense logisticians will be provided with the real value of knowledge sharing that is applicable to their mission.
9. IHS in the News
Check out the IHS Newsroom for the latest partnership, product and industry news:
IHS and Aerospace Industries Association Renew Standards Distribution Agreement, November 15, 2004
IHS Group Announces Charles Picasso as President and CEO, October 6, 2004
IHS Acquires USA Information Systems, September 20, 2004
IHS Acquires Intermat, Inc., September 16, 2004
10. IHS Customer Support – Real People, Real Service
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